San Marcos Cake – The Ultimate Spanish Delight in 10 Simple Steps (Page 2 ) | March 20, 2025

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• 9-inch round cake pan
• Parchment paper
• Spatula
• Saucepan
• Wire cooling rack
• Pastry brush

Instructions

1. Preparing the Sponge Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
3. Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.

1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
2. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing it horizontally into two layers.

2. Making the Whipped Cream Filling:

1. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the bottom half of the sponge.
3. Place the top half of the sponge over the cream layer.

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